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Windshield Glass: Installation

CAUTION: Do not drive the vehicle after installing windshield glass until the urethane adhesive has cured. Inadequate curing of the urethane adhesive adversely affects the strength of the urethane adhesive bond.
  1. Dry-fit the windshield glass by centering it side-to-side and by adjusting the setting blocks (if equipped) to get the correct position of the part top to bottom. Make the alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil on both the glass and the vehicle body.
    2. CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid scratching the pinch weld.
  2. Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld to within specification.
    • The old urethane surface should be smooth and free of cuts and contamination.
      Fig 1: Specification For Trimming Urethane Adhesive On Pinch Weld
      G04630941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If reinstalling the original windshield, remove excess urethane adhesive from the windshield glass.
  4. If installing a new windshield glass, clean the inside of the glass surface with an alcohol-free cleaner to make sure the ceramic-coated area is clean.
    5. CAUTION: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and primer. Refer to the MATERIAL TABLE .
    NOTE: Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.
  5. If installing a new windshield glass, apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
  6. Install the upper windshield weatherstrip.
    Fig 2: Installing Upper Windshield Weatherstrip
    G04630942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 3: Specification For Cutting Urethane Applicator Tip
    G04630943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Do not drive the vehicle after installing windshield glass until the urethane adhesive has cured. Inadequate curing of the urethane adhesive adversely affects the strength of the urethane adhesive bond.
    Fig 4: Specification For Applying Bead Of Urethane Adhesive To Pinch Weld
    G04630944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Apply a bead of Urethane Adhesive to the pinch weld just outside the foam butyl dam over the top of the existing urethane bed.
    9. CAUTION: Open the windows to prevent the windshield glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed.
    Fig 5: Installing Windshield Glass
    G04630945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the alignment marks, install the windshield glass.
  10. Install the windshield side moldings.
    NOTE: Be sure the moldings seat completely.
    Fig 6: Locating Windshield Side Molding
    G04630946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the headliner.
  12. Install the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the overhead console.
  14. Install the A-pillar trim panels.
    • Install the bolts and covers.
      Fig 7: Locating A-Pillar Trim Panels & Bolt Covers
      G04630947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the sun visors.
    1. Position the sun visors.
    2. Install the 4 screws.
      • If equipped, connect the electrical connectors.
        Fig 8: Identifying Screws & Sun Visor
        G04630948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the cowl grille. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  17. Run the blower motor on defrost HIGH to check for glass that may have fallen into the defroster vents.
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